Rains lash most parts of south Gujarat

According to the details received from the flood control department in Surat district Collector’s office,the rainfall measured in different talukas in last 32 hours is 45 mm in Bardoli,85 mm in Choryasi,30 mm in Kamrej,12 mm in Mahuwa,3 mm in Mangrol,15 mm in Olpad,32 mm in Palsana,6 mm in Songadh,3 mm in Valod and 76 mm in Surat city.

While rainfall measured in neighbouring areas is 32 mm in Navsari,34 mm in Jalalpore, 50 mm in Gandevi,30 mm in Chikhli,37 mm in Vasda,59 mm in Valsad city,23 mm in Pardi,28 mm in Umargam,13 mm in Dharampur and 30 mm in Kaprada. In Dang district,Ahwa reported 10 mm,Saputara 6 mm and Vaghai 35 mm. However,the farmers are waiting for more rainfall for their crops.

The meteorological department has predicted heavy rainfall in the region in the next 24 hours.